The General Director of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Mawlavi Zakirullah Zakir, convened a meeting with Robert Dixon, the chargé d'affaires of the British Embassy in Afghanistan.
The discussions encompassed the political ties between the Islamic Emirate and the United Kingdom, alongside Britain's humanitarian assistance to the Afghan populace. Mr. Dixon affirmed that the United Kingdom remains committed to sustaining its support for Afghanistan across various sectors.
He further asserted that the British government is dedicated to aiding Afghanistan in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and mitigating its adverse impacts.
The British chargé d'affaires emphasized the necessity for the Islamic Emirate to integrate into the international community, underscoring that prevailing challenges should be addressed through constructive dialogue and engagement.
Mawlavi Zakirullah Zakir, General Director of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, extended his welcome to the British chargé d'affaires and acknowledged the significance of Britain's humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
Mr. Zakir reiterated the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to fostering positive engagement with the international community, emphasizing the prioritization of dialogue. He underscored that Afghanistan is grappling with severe repercussions of climate change and stressed the imperative of international cooperation and responsibility in addressing this issue.
In continuation of the discussion, Mawlavi Zakir reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate’s unequivocal position, asserting that Afghan territory shall not be utilized against any nation. He further emphasized that the Afghan government has fulfilled its obligations and commitments.
According to him, unwarranted criticism and the provocation of violence against the Islamic Emirate do not constitute viable solutions; rather, he advocated for direct engagement and dialogue between concerned nations and the Afghan government to address their respective concerns.